« Florence Nightingale, la première des infirmières », sur Arte : histoire d’une icône méconnue en France

Life Story of Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy. From a young age, she felt a strong calling to help others, even though nursing was not considered a respectable profession for women at that time. During the Crimean War, Florence saw the terrible conditions in military hospitals—overcrowded rooms, poor hygiene, and neglected wounded soldiers. While many avoided the sick, she chose to stay. She worked day and night, caring for patients and impr